Just shows how cats call the shots and still end up sat in front the fire running the place!
Nice story and it does show how some of us try to save those hurting us most because we just have it in our nature!
Probably digestive problems due to oils and detergents unfortunately! Probiotics such as those used by top bird breeders maybe wouldn't have even helped? Sad in a way but that's life and you gave it a last lap to remember!